Section 755.520  Interim Line Charge and Assessment Adjustments

a)         ITAC may request, by petition, an interim line charge and assessment adjustment.  This petition shall be verified and shall include documentation in substantially the same form as Exhibit A through Exhibit L of this Part supporting the need for an interim line charge and assessment adjustment and a projected cash flow statement.  If a hearing is conducted, ITAC shall bear the burden of proof regarding the need for an interim line charge and assessment adjustment.

b)         The Commission shall issue an order on an expedited basis addressing any requested interim line charge and assessment adjustment, either denying, granting in full, or granting in part the requested interim line charge and assessment adjustment.  The Commission's order shall be served on the same persons as in Section 755.510(b).  If the Commission determines that an interim line charge and assessment adjustment is necessary, the order shall authorize an interim line charge and assessment, to remain in effect until subsequent order of the Commission.  If the Commission's order authorizes an interim line charge and assessment adjustment, it shall direct all carriers, wireless carriers, interconnected VoIP providers and sellers to implement the new rate and assessment in compliance with the order.

(Source:  Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 5401, effective May 5, 2017)